River of Love

By: Chibi Silver Neko

Summary: First attempt at Shigure x Tohru. Shigure has always been fond of Tohru, whom he calls his 'little flower'. But what happens when his brotherly instincts slowly turn into love? Shigure x Tohru fluff.

Silver: Yayness! I got more reviews! LOL. Thanks goes out to those that read and reviewed this story. Thank you! This story will continue on as long as there are people reading and reviewing this story.

Midnight 1987 - I guess you're going to stick around for this story? -smiles- I'm glad. It took me a few days to decide to continue this fic or leave it a one shot, but my curious side got the better of me and it drove me to explore and dig a little deeper into Tohru's and Shigure's relationship. I'm actually interested in how far this story goes. With support of course.

Reader - I thank you. I hope you come back for more, Reader.

Dae-chan - I will! n.n You're the one that drove me to continue this fic. Thanks for supporting me in my Kyoru fic and in my evil Akito fic. I'll update those two really soon.

Well, thanks again and I will see you all at the end of this chapter! Ja'ne and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket or the song, River of Love. Fruits Basket belongs to Natsuki Takuya-sama! No suing.
" . . . " - talking

' . . . ' - thinking

italics - song

Bold and Italics - a flashback or a dream

A/N - Just in case, I'm warning you all now: there maybe spoilers from the anime and manga! And Shigure may seem a little OOC. But it goes well with his strugglong feelings for Tohru!

Chapter Two:

"You damn rat! We are not having leeks for lunch!" Came an angry yell as Tohru hummed happily, running around the kitchen, preparing lunch.

"Well, Honda-san already has it made. And you're just going to have to deal with it." Yuki replied, his voice as calm as his demeanor, walking out.

Kyo walked in after him, fuming as his shoulders sagged in anger, "Damn Rat . . . thinks he knows everything . . . "

Hearing the Neko's mumbles, Tohru turned around, making her two pigtails sway to rest on her shoulder, "Is there something wrong, Kyo-kun?" The Onigiri tilted her head to the side curiously, still holding the wooden stirring spoon in her small hands.

Kyo slightly glared at her, which made Shigure, who was sitting not too far from the kitchen, growl loudly out of nowhere.

"There's nothing wrong with me!" He yelled, storming off to the table.

"That's no way to talk to Tohru-kun, Kyo! She was only concerned." His dark-haired cousin angrily glared at him.

"Just shut up, you damn Inu!" The fiery teen crossed his arms as he sat down across from the older Jyuunishi member, "I don't care what the hell that damned girl feels, she can go to hell for all I care!"

Shigure's dark eyes widened and without thinking anything, he quickly stood, his protective instincts kicking in. The novelist's hand shot out at Kyo and in a fluid motion. He grabbed the eighteen-year-old Neko by his shirt collar, lifting him a few inches off the floor. Kyo's eyes widened as he saw the sudden coldness in his guardian's usual gentle eyes and he grabbed Shigure's arm as the Inu spoke.

"Don't you ever talk that way about Tohru-kun, again, Neko." Shigure's voice growled lowly, jet black eyes glaring at Kyo, "She works her ass off just to feed all of us and clean this house. She even sacrificed a lot just to speak to Akito on our behalf!"

The Neko gulped, almost shrinking in fright. He knew that Shigure could get angry, but to be this angry . . . It was truly a scary sight for the poor Neko.

Shigure's eyes narrowed as he continued, "If I ever hear you insult or even disrespect her like that, again, I'll be the one to kick your ass and not Yuki." He whispered as Tohru walked in, with the food.

Kyo sweatdropped, nodding out of fright as Tohru shrieked.

"Oh, my god! Kyo-kun, Shigure-san? W-what's going on!" The girl stammered, stunned by the sight of the Inu holding Kyo by his collar.

Usually it'd be Shigure being held by his shirt, not Kyo. And this was a rare sight for her to see. Shigure gently set the shocked teen down before returning back to his original self. His goofy smile slowly crept back as he turned to her.

"Oh, Tohru-kun, the food smells delicious!" The Inu smiled, "I can't wait to eat it all up."

Tohru giggled as she blushed, forgetting the sight of Shigure holding Kyo threateningly, "Oh, it's not all that great . . . " She babbled, going into one of her usual rants, which warmed his heart.

Kyo blinked as the beating in his chest became rapid. He turned to the nezumi beside him.

"D-did you just see that? When has Shigure ever been THAT angry?" He whispered to his rival.

Yuki was calmly eating his food now, his face remaining indifferent as usual. If the Sohma Prince was shocked, he was hiding it well.

"Just be glad it wasn't me, Neko. I would've done a lot more then just threaten you." The Prince replied, putting his chopsticks to his lips.

Kyo fumed once more, crossing his arms as he mumbled under his breath once more, "Damn rat . . . stupid dog . . . "

The orange haired teen immediately froze in fright as Shigure glared at him, through his usual cheerful demeanor. Tohru blinked, looking between the two, but she soon smiled. Shrugging it off, she soon began to eat.

Japanese Words

Inu - dog

-san - used at the end of one's name in respect

-kun - used at the end of a boy's name

Nezumi - rat

Neko - cat

Silver: -giggles- Yay! Shigure's protective instincts kicked in. Review and tell me how you all liked this chapter! Ja'ne!
July 21, 2006 - Still fixing up each chapter. n.n; Ch. 21 is coming soon. Promise.